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Partnership between Canadian and Chilean company marks the first industrial deployment of wave-powered desalination in South America.
Wave-powered desalination innovation is gaining momentum in Chile, where Canada’s Oneka Technologies and Chile’s Asfalcom have just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bring this sustainable solution to an industrial facility in the country. In addition to reducing freshwater and soil consumption, the project reinforces the potential of this technology in South America, expanding access to reliable water resources.
In a scenario of growing concern With water security, wave-powered desalination emerges as a promising alternative. The initiative announced by Oneka Technologies and Asfalcom aims to provide desalinated water generated by the power of ocean waves, ensuring a cleaner, renewable supply with low environmental impact.
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According to Oneka Technologies, the integration of its system into Asfalcom's production unit will boost water efficiency, saving natural resources and reducing pressure on terrestrial reserves.
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The partnership not only solidifies the presence of wave-powered desalination in the industrial environment, but also signals the opening of doors for new projects in South America. “The introduction of our technology in Chile represents an important step towards sustainable water security in the region,” said Dragan Tutic, CEO of Oneka Technologies. “We are excited to collaborate with Asfalcom to overcome local water supply challenges.”
Asfalcom, in turn, reinforces the strategic value of this partnership
According to Diego Andrade, the company's Sustainability and New Energies manager, the union with Oneka Technologies reaffirms Asfalcom's commitment to aligning its production processes with practices that meet sustainable objectives, strengthening the role of innovation in tackling crucial issues, such as the water crisis.
The initiative also marks a new chapter for Oneka Technologies on the continent. In April 2023, the company had already demonstrated the potential of wave-powered desalination by opening a subsidiary in Chile, following positive results in previous demonstrations of the technology.
Now, the implementation in the industrial sector reinforces the practical viability of this method, showing the South American market that there are innovative alternatives to guarantee clean, stable water in harmony with the environment.
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